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Auction
494
2022 ALASKA STATE AGRICULTURAL
LAND OFFERING
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2022 Alaska State Land Offering—Agricultural Auction #494
Hello,
One of the key functions of the Department of Natural Resources is to
make State lands, including land suitable for Agricultural purposes,
available to purchase.
The 2022 Alaska State Agricultural Land Offering showcases twenty -
seven parcels available for sale in the Nenana-Totchaket area. This
brochure describes the agricultural parcels being offered as well as
the rules and procedures for our sealed-bid and Over-the-Counter
sales.
For more information on how you can own a piece of agricultural land
in Alaska, please visit http://landsales.alaska.gov/ or contact one of
the DNR Public Information Centers listed on page 4, or the Division of
Agriculture at (907)745-7200.
Best of Luck!
Alaska Department of Natural Resources
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction………………………………………….………....4 Nenana-Totchaket Phase 1A
Important Dates.……………………………………………….5 About Offering Area……………………………………...37
History of Land Offerings.…………………………….…...6 Land Capability Classification…………………………38
General Information Section 1 Parcels…………………………………………...40
What to Know Before You Bid……………....8 Section 2 Parcels…………………………………………...44
Conservation Requirements…………………13 Section 3 Parcels…………………………………………...48
Qualifying for the Sealed-Bid Auction.…15 Section 11 Parcels………………………………………….52
How to Bid…………………………………………..16 Section 12 Parcels………………………………………….56
Sealed-Bid Auction Procedures……..…….19 Survey Plat…………………………………………………….60
Buying Land Over-the-Counter (OTC)…..22 Online Resources………………………………………...………..66
Purchase Information………………………....24 Bidder Checklist…………………..……………..…………………67
Fee Amounts……………………………………….27 Agriculture Auction Bid Form………………………………...68
Additional Information………………….…….28
State Interests……………………………………..30
Local Government…………………..……….….32
Developing Your Land…………………...…….32
Fish & Wildlife……………………………..……...34
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INTRODUCTION
This year’s State of Alaska Agricultural Land Auction #494 features 27 parcels in Nenana-Tokchaket area. We are
excited to offer the public a chance to purchase their own piece of Alaska for agricultural purposes.
If you’re curious about how the State sells land, please see the “History of State Land Offerings” section for an
overview of the programs offered. Over-the-Counter sales are online or in-person only. See the “Buying Land Over-the-
Counter (OTC)” section for details of Over -the-Counter procedures.
This brochure is divided into three main sections. The first section provides information about the Department of
Natural Resources (DNR) land offering procedures, general information applicable to all parcels, and instructions for
participating in our sales programs. The second section contains maps and parcel lists, area specific information, and
minimum auction bids for each parcel. The last portion of the brochure presents online resources and an auction
bidder checklist. All of the information in this brochure is available online at http://landsales.alaska.gov/, or contact
one of DNR’s Public Information Centers listed below. See the “Sealed-Bid Auction Procedures” section for further
explanation of DNR’s policies.
Please visit us online at http://landsales.alaska.gov/ to join our email lists to receive notifications of information and
updates of available land sale events, public notices, decisions, and agricultural land offerings.
If you need this brochure or DNR land offering information in an alternate format, please contact the Anchorage Public
Information Center at (907) 269-8400.
To view corrections made to this brochure after the publication date, see the Errata sheet on our website at http://
landsales.alaska.gov/.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN BUYING LAND FROM THE STATE OF ALASKA!
DNR PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTERS
Public Information Center have access to survey and status plats, appraisal reports, area plans, and other information
relevant to the parcels available in their specific region. These centers also provide information regarding DNR’s
programs and policies and can help you find the applications, forms, and fact sheets to answer your questions.
SOUTHCENTRAL REGION – DNR Public Information Center
550 West 7th Avenue, Ste. 1360, Anchorage, Alaska 99501
Tel: (907) 269-8400, Fax: (907) 269-8901, TTY: 711 or 800-770-8973
Office hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., excluding holidays
dnr.pic@alaska.gov
NORTHERN REGION – DNR Public Information Center
3700 Airport Way, Fairbanks, Alaska 99709
Tel: (907) 451-2705, Fax: (907) 451-2706, TTY: 711 or 800-770-8973
Office hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., excluding holidays
fbx-pic@alaska.gov
SOUTHEAST REGION – Land Office
400 Willoughby Avenue, 4th Floor, Juneau, Alaska 99801
Tel: (907) 463-3400, Fax: (907) 586-2954, TTY: 711 or 800-770-8973
Office hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., excluding holidays
sero@alaska.gov
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IMPORTANT DATES
To Buy Over-the-Counter:
Over-the-Counter (OTC) Parcel List Available
10:00 a.m., November 2, 2022
1st OTC Offering
To Bid:
(up to 30% above minimum auction bid)
Auction #494 Bidding Period
Begins 10:00 a.m., November 2, 2022
Begins 10:00 a.m., June 1, 2022
Ends 4:30 p.m., November 15, 2022
Ends 4:30 p.m., October 4, 2022
2nd OTC Offering
Opening of Sealed-Bids for Auction #494
(up to 15% above minimum auction bid)
10:00 a.m., October 19, 2022
Begins 10:00 a.m., November 16, 2022
Ends 4:30 p.m., November 29, 2022
General OTC Offering
(price set at minimum auction bid)
Begins 10:00 a.m., November 30, 2022
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2022 Alaska State Land Offering—Agricultural Auction #494 HISTORY OF STATE LAND SALE OFFERINGS Here is a brief history of our programs and how they have evolved over time. 1959 Public Outcry Auctions - From Statehood through 1975, DNR leased or sold subdivided parcels of land mostly by public outcry auction. 1964 State Auction Sales of borough land. From 1964 to 1975, DNR subdivided and sold parcels for new boroughs. 1966 Open-to-Entry (OTE) Program - Between 1966 and 1974, the OTE program was the State’s first stake-it-yourself program, which allowed individuals to stake, survey, and purchase their own parcel of State land in remote areas. 1966 Agricultural Sales - Encouraging the development of land suitable for agriculture. 1977 Homesite Program - The State’s first prove-up program, which allowed Alaskans to build a dwelling and occupy the land for a certain number of years to qualify for a reduced purchase price. 1978 Lottery Sales - Between 1978 and 1990, DNR subdivided and sold large tracts of State land by lottery. Alaska residency was required for most parcels, with sale at the appraised fair market value. Lotteries were held in the vicinity of the land being offered, and applicants had to attend in person. 1979 Remote Parcel Program replaced the Open-to-Entry (OTE) program. This program allowed for larger parcels than the OTE program and restricted eligibility to Alaska residents. 1984 Homestead Program was similar to and replaced the remote parcel program. There was a prove-up option, in addition to the ability to purchase the parcel outright. 1988 Land Sales Stalled - Until 1999, due to various issues, including Mental Health Trust Land litigation and a lack of funding. CURRENT PROGRAMS In 1999, DNR resumed land sales. 1999 Sealed-Bid Auction Sales - DNR began reoffering available inventory of unsold and foreclosed parcels. 2000 Over-the-Counter - Non-residents and businesses joined Alaskans in purchasing parcels not sold at the sealed-bid auction. 2001 Remote Recreational Cabin Sites (RRCS) staking program revived and replaced the previous staking programs without prove-up requirements. DNR completes the survey and appraisal of the parcel during the lease period, after which, the staker has the opportunity to purchase their parcel at fair market value. 2004 New Subdivisions were added to the auctions. DNR offers a combination of newly surveyed subdivisions, parcels reoffered from previously surveyed subdivisions, and parcels created through the RRCS program. 6
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NOTE FROM THE DIVISION OF AGRICULTURE
The Nenana-Totchaket Agricultural Project will be designed around the concepts of
economic viability and environmental stewardship. It is being developed with input from
our stakeholders in federal, tribal, state, local and private citizen groups. It is important
to the development of new farmers and farms, which will bolster Alaska’s food security
and the State’s economy. The Alaska Department of Natural Resources is committed to
continue to support this project with ongoing development of infrastructure, research
and support from the Division of Agriculture and our agency partners.
- Director David W. Schade
ABOUT THE NENANA-TOTCHAKET PROJECT AREA
Alaska is a land of abundant natural resources and with those resources, a land with great opportunities. Alaska has set
the bar for sustainable resource management with the responsible development of our unmatched fish and timber
industries. Alaska is positioned as a “crossroad” in the global transportation system, with international air and
seaports. This unique position increases our value to the United States and the rest of the world as a major hub for
world commerce.
We invite you to learn more about our other renewable resource industries, agriculture; and the State’s plan to
develop 100,000 plus acres of agricultural land. Alaska's growing season has warm days, with extended periods of
sunlight, allowing crops to grow larger and faster than other regions in the United States. With our clean air, water,
and soil in “the land of the midnight sun”, Alaska’s long-term future as an agricultural producer has never looked
brighter.
The Nenana-Totchaket area was planned as a farming project decades ago, but access to the area limited the
agricultural development to gain traction. A new bridge constructed over the Nenana River, completed in 2020, was
the key to unlocking the development of millions of acres of land owned by the State, Alaska Native Corporations and
the University of Alaska.
With access barriers removed combined with increased interest in the project development, the Department of
Natural Resources, Division of Agriculture, engaged the planning process utilizing cutting edge remote sensing
technologies such as lidar, photography and other tools for landscape analysis. To gain a better understanding of the
soils in the project area, the Natural Resources Conservation Service has been contracted to do detailed soil surveys.
Utilizing historical data, this new information will be applied to develop a solid, economically viable 30 -year
development plan for this project area. The Nenana-Totchaket Agricultural Project will synergize the latest agricultural
technologies with time-tested sustainable production practices for responsible agricultural land development.
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WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU BID
BROCHURE CHANGES AND ERRATA
Offering brochures are intended for information purposes only and do not constitute an offer to sell. At times,
modifications in the terms of a land offering become necessary after brochure publication. Changes are announced and
published as soon as possible in supplemental information sheets called “Errata”. You may obtain a copy of new or
existing errata from the DNR Public Information Offices or online at http://landsales.alaska.gov/.
It is your responsibility to stay informed of any changes or corrections prior to submitting a bid or application. DNR
reserves the right to make changes up to the time a contract or patent is issued. DNR reserves the right to waive
technical defects or errors in this publication.
INSPECT THE SITE
Important: It is your responsibility to fully review offering materials and personally locate and thoroughly
inspect the land before submitting a bid or application.
DNR strongly urges participants to review all information and personally inspect the land before
submitting a bid or application. Land chosen by a bidder/applicant is taken AS IS with no
guarantees, neither expressed nor implied, as to its suitability for any intended use. The
submission of a bid or application constitutes acceptance of the parcel AS IS and WHERE IS.
NO WARRANTY OR SUITABILITY OR FITNESS
Important: In accordance with 11 AAC 67.022 No Warranty Implied, by selling, granting, or leasing land, the
State does not give or imply any warranty as to the land’s fitness, use, or suitability, or whether public utilities
or services are provided. It is the responsibility of the purchaser, grantee, or lessee to determine whether the
land will meet their needs.
Parcels are sold AS IS and WHERE IS with all faults and in the condition as of the date of the sale. The State of Alaska
makes no warranty, expressed nor implied, nor assumes any liability whatsoever regarding the social, economic, or
environmental aspects of the parcel, including and without limitation: the soil conditions, water drainage, access,
natural or artificial hazards that may exist, or the profitability of the parcel.
It is your responsibility to inspect the land and to be thoroughly acquainted with its condition prior to bidding or
applying for a lease, contract, or patent. It is also your responsibility to determine and consider encumbrances, or the
possibility of encumbrances, that may affect the use of the property, including those of record or apparent by
inspection of the property, in your decision to enter into a lease, contract, or purchase.
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RIGHT TO ADJOURN/POSTPONE/CANCEL
Brochures are intended for informational purposes only and do not constitute an offer to sell. DNR reserves the right to
postpone or cancel an offering, in whole or in part, if necessary, to protect the interests of the State of Alaska. Such a
postponement or cancellation may occur at any time prior to or during the offering, even after the applicant or
apparent high bidder has been notified, but prior to DNR signing a final conveyance document. This policy applies to all
land offerings. In the event that DNR cancels an offering, deposits will be returned.
MISREPRESENTATION—FALSE INFORMATION
If you provide false information on forms or other required documents, you may be prosecuted to
the full extent of the law. In addition to any other penalties prescribed by law, you will forfeit all
monies paid and may lose all right, title, and interest in the land if a lease or purchase contract has
been issued.
PRIVACY NOTICE
AS 38.05.035 (a) Powers and Duties of the Director authorizes the Division Director to decide what information is
needed to process an application for the sale or use of State-owned land or resources. This information is made a part
of the State public land records and becomes public information under AS 40.25.110 Public Records Open to Inspection
and Copying; Fees and AS 40.25.120 Public Records; Exceptions; Certified Copies. Public information is open to
inspection by you or any member of the public unless the information qualifies for confidentiality under AS 38.05.035
(a)(8) and confidentiality is requested, or it is confidential pursuant to AS 45.48 Alaska Personal Information Protection
Act.
Under AS 45.48, certain personal information (such as social security numbers, credit card numbers, bank
information, etc.) is held confidential. However, all other information concerning bids or applications to lease or
purchase State-owned land is considered public and available upon request. Such public information may include, but
is not limited to bids, bidding parties, sale terms, and payment histories.
A person who is the subject of the information may challenge its accuracy or completeness under AS 40.25.310
Information Accuracy and Completeness by giving a written description of the challenged information, the changes
needed to correct it, and a name and address where the person can be reached. False statements made in an
application for a benefit are punishable under AS 11.56.210 Unsworn Falsification in the Second Degree.
FILING POLICY FOR STATE OF ALASKA EMPLOYEES
State of Alaska employees, employees of State-funded agencies (such as the
University of Alaska), or employees of a contractor employed by the State of
Alaska or a State-funded agency, who gained knowledge of a land offering
area at State of Alaska expense or were in a position to obtain inside
information about the offering process, may not file a sealed bid during the
last 15 days of the bidding or application period and may not acquire land
within the first 30 days that it is available Over-the-Counter (11 AAC
67.005 General Qualifications). If you have questions about employee
eligibility, contact one of the DNR Public Information Centers.
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WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU BID
AUCTION APPEALS
An aggrieved bidder may appeal the auction results for a parcel they have bid
on in writing to the Commissioner (AS 38.05.055 Auction Sale Procedures).
Appeals must be received within 5 days of the Sealed- Bid Auction. Appeals
may be sent by mail to: Commissioner, Department of Natural Resources, 550
West 7th Avenue, Suite 1400, Anchorage, Alaska 99501, by fax to (907) 269-
8918, or by electronic mail to: dnr.appeals@alaska.gov.
Under 11 AAC 02.030 appeals and requests for reconsideration filed under 11
AAC 02 must be accompanied by the fee established in 11 AAC 05.160(d)(1)(F), which is set at $200, under the
provisions of 11 AAC 05.160(a) and (b), and Director’s Order Regarding Fees, Director’s Fee Order Number 3.
APPEALS PROVISION
A person affected by the terms and conditions of this competitive disposal may appeal it, in accordance with 11 AAC 02
Appeals. Any appeal must be received within 20 calendar days after the date of issuance of the notice of this
competitive disposal, as defined in 11 AAC 02.040(c) and (d) and may be mailed or delivered to Commissioner,
Department of Natural Resources, 550 W. 7th Avenue, Suite 1400, Anchorage, AK 99501; faxed to (907) 269-8918; or
sent by electronic mail to dnr.appeals@alaska.gov.
Under 11 AAC 02.030 appeals and requests for reconsideration filed under 11 AAC 02 must be accompanied by the
fee established in 11 AAC 05.160(d)(1)(F), which is set at $200 under the provisions of 11 AAC 05.160(a) and (b), and
Director’s Order Regarding Fees, Director’s Fee Order Number 3.
If no appeal is filed by that date, the competitive disposal will proceed as described herein. An eligible person must first
appeal the decision in accordance with 11 AAC 02 before appealing the decision to Superior Court. A copy of 11 AAC 02
may be obtained from any regional information office of the Department of Natural Resources.
NO WITHDRAWAL OF BIDS FROM SEALED-BID AUCTION
Please give careful consideration to your bids! Once you have submitted a bid for the Sealed-Bid Auction, it
cannot be withdrawn.
If your bid for a parcel submitted within the designated bidding period contains an error, you may lose eligibility to win
the opportunity to purchase the parcel in the Sealed-Bid Auction. You may submit new bids on any available parcel
during the designated bidding period to correct an error on your bid, change the amount of your bid (as long as it is
equal to or greater than the parcel’s minimum bid), add bidders to your party, or remove bidders from your party (see
the “Multiple Bidders Bidding Together in the Sealed-Bid Auction” section of this brochure for more information). If you
submit multiple bids for the same parcel, only the MOST RECENTLY RECEIVED, VALID bid will be considered, even if you
submitted a higher or duplicate bid at an earlier time or a later bid with an error.
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NO WITHDRAWAL OF BIDS FROM SEALED-BID AUCTION (continued)
If a qualified successful bidder chooses not to purchase land for any reason, the deposit (up to a maximum of 5% of the
total bid) will be nonrefundable. For those apparent high bidders who are not qualified to purchase, due to age
requirements or other disqualifying factors, the deposit is nonrefundable. For those apparent high bidders who are not
qualified for a land sales contract (due to prior default, failure to pay taxes or assessments on a property under
contract or lease from DNR, or other disqualifying factors) and cannot pay the lump sum due, the deposit is
nonrefundable. See the “Sealed-Bid Auction Procedures” section of this brochure for more information.
RETURNED DEPOSITS FOR UNSUCCESSFUL BIDDERS/APPLICANTS
Unsuccessful bidders and applicants may pick up their deposits at the Anchorage DNR Land Conveyance Section, 550
West 7th Avenue, Suite 640, Anchorage, Alaska until 4:30 p.m. October 19, 2022, on the day of the Sealed -Bid Auction,
upon proper presentation of identification (valid and current state driver’s license or other similar picture identification
that matches the bidder’s information received with the bid). If not picked up by this time, deposits for unsuccessful
bids submitted with a self-addressed, stamped envelope (SASE) and deposit made by cashier’s check, personal check,
or money order will be returned in the SASE. Unsuccessful bidders’ deposits made by credit card authorization or by
check without a self-addressed, stamped envelope will be destroyed after the auction. No interest will be paid on the
deposit while it is in the possession of the State of Alaska.
PRICE FIXING OR MISREPRESENTATION
You may not attempt to influence bidding by others, conspire with other purchasers to reduce the price of a parcel, or
otherwise act to defeat or manipulate the open, fair-market bidding process. If you provide false information on forms
or other required documents, you may be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. In addition to any other penalties
prescribed by law, you will forfeit monies paid and may lose all opportunity, right, title, and interest in the land.
Anyone who misrepresents him/herself as owner of any of these parcels of land or who wrongfully represents that he
or she has any legal rights to parcels may be engaged in a fraudulent practice and may be prosecuted to the full extent
of the law. If you are approached by someone or become aware of someone who claims any ownership or other legal
rights in these parcels, immediately report the incident to a DNR Public Information Center and provide any
information you have.
MULTIPLE BIDDERS BIDDING TOGETHER
Two or more individuals may jointly submit a single bid in the Auction. ALL BIDDERS MUST be eligible to participate.
Names may not be added or deleted after the bid has been submitted. All individuals whose names appear on the bid
will appear on the land sale contract or patent. Any changes between the individuals on the bid and the contract or
patent require an assignment form and payment of a $240 assignment fee for individuals or a $320 assignment fee
for businesses and a $25 recording fee.
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WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU BID
BIDDING ON MULTIPLE PARCELS
You may be awarded up to 27 parcels in the 2022 Agricultural Auction. You may bid on as many parcels as you like. You
will be named the apparent winner of all the parcels for which you have made the highest qualifying bid.
If you are the apparent winner of more than one parcel, and you only wish to purchase a select number of parcels, you
will be allowed to choose which of those parcels you wish to purchase; however, you will forfeit your down payment
on the relinquished parcels. You must notify DNR within 5 business days after notification of the results of the auction.
For Auction #494 you will need to notify DNR of your wish to relinquish those parcels by 4:30 pm Wednesday,
October 26, 2022. The next highest qualified bidder will then be offered the opportunity to purchase the parcel at their
original bid amount. If you choose to relinquish a parcel that you won in the auction, your 5% down payment will be
forfeited and cannot be transferred to another parcel you won in the auction.
The order of opening sealed bids is determined by the number of bids received per parcel. The bid opening order is
not determined until after the end of the bidding period.
Each manual bid for each parcel must be sent in a separate inner envelope or submitted separately online. Refer to the
“Sealed-Bid Auction Procedures” section of this brochure for more information.
LAND RECORDS, PLATS, AND MAPS
Auction Participants: It is the responsibility of the purchaser to review recorded survey plats, plat notes, and
maps for specific information on easements, building setbacks, or other restrictions that may affect any
individual parcel, prior to submitting a bid or application.
Information regarding the Nenana-Totchaket Agricultural project can be found at: http://dnr.alaska.gov/ag/nentot/
Comprehensive parcel and area information can be found by researching various State and Federal websites or by
contacting or visiting one of the DNR Public Information Centers. A valuable resource developed by DNR is: http://
dnr.alaska.gov/landrecords/. This site lists links to many DNR and BLM websites where you can find information such as
recorded plats, Federal surveys, Federal master title plats, State status plats, recorded subdivision covenants, mapping/
GIS applications, and case file summaries.
Topographic maps may be purchased from the United States Geological Survey (USGS) online at http://store.usgs.gov/
or at the Map Office, Geophysical Institute, University of Alaska Fairbanks, 2156 N Koyukuk
Drive #204, Fairbanks, Alaska 99775, by phone at (907) 474 -6960; or from numerous other
commercial sources.
Full-size copies of recorded plats are available at DNR Public Information Centers or
appropriate DNR District Recorder’s Offices. A nominal fee for the maps may apply. Find
the appropriate DNR District Recorder’s Office at: http://dnr.alaska.gov/ssd/recoff/
findYourDistrict.cfm/.
For more information about basic parcel information sources like surveys and casefile
information, see the “Online Resources” section of this brochure or visit one of the DNR
Public Information Centers.
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CONSERVATION REQUIREMENTS
STATE FARM CONSERVATION PLAN (SFCP)
A successful bidder will be required to submit a State Farm Conservation Plan (SFCP) that is first reviewed by the local
Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) and then sent to the Division of Agriculture. The Director of the Division of
Agriculture is responsible for approval of farm plans. The SFCP must be submitted to the Division of Agriculture for
approval no later than 4:30 p.m., Thursday, March 16, 2023.
The conservation plan follows a standard format as required by the Department of Natural Resources. The form may
be picked up a the Division of Agriculture in Fairbanks or Palmer and will be given to the successful bidder at the
auction. The contract for sale will NOT be issued until an approved SFCP is submitted.
Palmer Division of Agriculture Fairbanks Division of Agriculture
1801 S. Margaret Drive, Suite 12 3700 Airport Way
Palmer, Alaska 99645 Fairbanks, Alaska 99709
A SFCP must be prepared by the successful bidder/purchaser. Information and assistance in the preparation of the
SFCP is available from numerous sources including the Division of Agriculture, local SWCD, the USDA Natural Resources
Conservation Service, Department of Fish and Game, and the University of Alaska Extension Service. A SFCP must
include:
1. A map of the farm showing:
• The planned location of clearing and breaking of ground; and
• Planned location of windbreaks, farm pond and similar conservation measures and improvements; and
• Planned location of real property improvements (if authorized)
2. Access roads, legal easements and existing physical features such as waterbodies;
3. Planned soil conservation measures that will address mitigation for Highly Erodible Lands;
4. A plan for burning any clearing debris, including any vegetation that has previously been chained down; and
5. A supplementary written narrative.
The successful bidder submits a SFCP to the appropriate SWCD whose members review, comment and if signed by the
board of supervisors, forward the plan to the Division of Agriculture for approval. The approved SFCP is included by
reference as an attachment to the sale contract.
Consideration by the purchaser and the reviewers should be given to, among other things, the type of crops as they
relate to the natural conditions including soils, slope, moisture, temperatures, and local wildlife. Any modification of
the SFCP will require the same review process as the original plan. The new purchaser will, as a condition of the
contract, be required to comply with the approved SFCP to the satisfaction of the Director of the Division of
Agriculture. Development of a parcel in a manner not in the approved SFCP may constitute a breach of contract. If a
purchaser is found to be in breach, a default notification may be issued. If a default notice is issued and if the default is
not cured, it may result in a decision by the state to terminate the sale agreement (AS 38.05.065 Terms of contract of
sale).
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CONSERVATION REQUIREMENTS
FARM CLEARING REQUIREMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF FARMLAND
These parcels may be subject to clearing and tillage requirements. In general, the requirement is 25% of the cropland
soils as determined by the Division of Agriculture improved to a farmable condition within five years of issuance of the
sale contract and maintained in that condition throughout the term of the sale contract. Patent will not be issued until
the clearing requirement is met. In addition, patent will not be issued if the land has not been maintained in a
farmable condition.
“Improved to a farmable condition” is defined as:
1. Removal of essentially all wood material from the surface and subsurface; areas used for storage of such woody
material shall have been surface-cleared prior to deposit of material; and
2. An initial tillage operation (“breaking”) sufficient to render the cleared land tillable by standard tillage
implements such as tandem disc-harrow, fertilizer spreader, press drill.
AGRICULTURAL LAND SALES
The sale of agricultural interest is the conveyance of the land estate in fee simple subject to conditions and covenants
relating to agricultural use and development. The required covenants are:
1. A perpetual covenant for the benefit of Alaska residents and running with the land that restricts of limits the use
of the land for agricultural purposes; and
2. A perpetual covenant that permits the owner of the land, obtained under this contract, to subdivide and convey
not more than four parcels of the land of not less than 40 acres each, subject to the restriction that a subdivided
parcel may not be further subdivided and further subject to the limitations established within AS 38.05.321(e).
Agricultural Purposes are defined in statute as:
1. The production, for commercial or personal use, of useful plants and animals;
2. The construction of: housing for landowners and farm laborer's, improvements for animals, improvements that
are reasonable required for or related to agricultural uses;
3. The use of gravel reasonably required or related to agricultural production on the parcel conveyed; and
4. Removal of and disposition of timber in order to bring agricultural land into use.
SPECIAL INFORMATION
These parcels are being sold under the State’s Agricultural Land Disposal Program. Prospective buyers should,
however, be aware that while these parcels do have soils suitable for growing crops, the elevation, aspect, presence
or permafrost and other physical conditions may limit crop selection and/or require special management techniques
in developing the agricultural potential.
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QUALIFYING FOR THE SEALED-BID AUCTION
QUALIFYING FOR AGRICULTURAL LAND AUCTION
Participants in all State of Alaska Land Sales programs must be age 18 or older. Corporations, businesses, and non-
Alaska residents ARE eligible to bid for parcels of agriculture land.
Important: As a bidder in the Agriculture Auction, it is your responsibility to prove that you are eligible to
participate in the program in accordance with 11 AAC 67.005 through 11 AAC 67.005.010 Disposal of Land
Administrative Provisions. Please read this brochure thoroughly before you submit a bid.
AUCTION BIDDER QUALIFICATIONS
To participate in the Sealed-Bid Auction, you must certify and prove that:
• You are 18 years of age or older on the date of bid (11 AAC 67.005 General Qualifications). A current, valid
government ID will be required for non-business bidders and applicants.
• A business authorized to conduct business under the laws of the State of Alaska. A business must present a copy of
its current Alaska Business License to the Department of Natural Resources, Land Conveyance office in an envelope
separate from the one containing the bid.
• Corporations and partnerships must also submit a Certificate of Compliance issued by the Alaska Department of
Commerce, Community and Economic Development, and a corporate resolution affixed with the appropriate
corporate seal authorizing the individual to bid, sign, and date documents on behalf of the corporation. The
document should be sent to the Department of Natural Resources, Land Conveyance office in an envelope separate
from the one containing the bid. Additional documentation may be required by the state before a contract will be
written for a business.
Past participation in state land sales does not prohibit you as an individual from participating in the Sealed -Bid Auction
or Over-the-Counter sales. You may also participate in subsequent offerings under this program, if eligible at the time
of bid or application.
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HOW TO BID
Bids may be submitted online using a credit card. Alternatively, manual paper bids are also accepted. A bid form
is available in this brochure, on the DNR website at http://landsales.alaska.gov/, and at DNR Public Information
Centers. Bidding forms may be reproduced. Fax, e-mail, and telephone applications are not accepted because bids
must be sealed until the scheduled opening and such submissions cannot be sealed.
SUBMITTING A SEALED BID ONLINE
To bid on a parcel online, go to: http://landsales.alaska.gov/, use your credit card information to complete the
submission. The online application process will ask for a MasterCard, Visa, American Express, or Discover credit card
authorization. Your credit card will only be charged on the day of the Sealed-Bid Auction if you are the successful
bidder for that parcel.
NOTE: When using the credit card payment option, contact your financial institution to pre-authorize your bid
deposit for the day of the auction. Some institutions have authorization limits of $1,000 per day regardless of
available credit.
SUBMITTING A SEALED BID BY MAIL OR IN PERSON
A complete Sealed-Bid Auction application package (for mailing or hand delivery) includes the following items:
1. A completed 2022 Alaska Agricultural Land Auction Bid Form;
• You must certify and prove that you meet the eligibility requirements for the program (see “Auction Bidder
Qualifications” section of this brochure).
• A separate bid form must be included for each bid submitted for each parcel.
2. A bid deposit;
• A separate bid deposit must be included for each bid submitted.
• The bid deposit for each bid must be at least 5% of the total bid amount. (CHECK YOUR CALCULATIONS. DO
NOT ROUND DOWN)
• You must include payment information and authorization, payable to the State of Alaska, Department of
Natural Resources. DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CHECK OR PAYMENT BLANK! Two-party checks will not be
accepted. Failure to address or submit your payment as directed may result in loss of all opportunity,
right, title, and interest in the parcel. DO NOT SEND CASH!
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SUBMITTING A SEALED BID BY MAIL OR IN PERSON (CONTINUED)
• Payment must be made in the form of a cashier’s check, personal check, money order, or credit card (Visa,
MasterCard, American Express, or Discover only). NOTE: When using the credit card payment option,
contact your financial institution to pre-authorize your bid deposit for the day of the auction. Some
institutions have authorization limits of $1,000 per day regardless of available credit.
3. A self-addressed, stamped envelope (SASE) to return the bid deposit for an unsuccessful bid submitted with a
deposit made by cashier’s check, personal check, or money order (see “Returned Deposits for Unsuccessful Bidders/
Applicants” section of this brochure for more information). Unsuccessful bidders’ deposits made by credit card
authorization or by check without a self-addressed, stamped envelope will be destroyed after the auction.
CLEARLY MARK BIDS FOR SEALED-BID AUCTION
It is your responsibility to properly complete, mark, and submit your bid as instructed throughout this brochure. Each
bid submission must be received in a separate, sealed envelope. All bid materials are to be placed in a sealed,
interior bid envelope marked as follows:
2022 ALASKA AGRICULTURAL LAND AUCTION #494—SEALED BID
ENCLOSED
Pa rcel #____, Subdi vision/Area _____________________________
Na mes of all Bidders for this Submission:_____________________
Prima ry Bidder’s Mailing Address:___________________________
Prima ry Bidder’s Phone Number(s ):_________________________
Prima ry Bidder’s Email Address :____________________________
There should be no additional markings on the interior envelope.
Place the sealed, interior bid envelope inside a sealed, exterior, delivery envelope for mailing or hand delivery. You
may include more than one sealed, interior bid envelope within a single sealed, external, delivery envelope, but each
sealed, interior bid envelope must contain all of the required information for that bid submission as detailed in the
“Submitting a Sealed Bid by Mail or in Person” section of this brochure. The exterior delivery envelope must be marked
with the words “2022 ALASKA AGRICULTRUAL LAND AUCTION #494 – SEALED BID ENCLOSED” and addressed to the
appropriate mailing address for DNR as described in the “Where to Submit Sealed Bids” section of this brochure.
Improperly or incompletely addressed or marked bid submissions risk being opened as general correspondence and
such bids may be unintentionally divulged. Additionally, improperly or incompletely addressed or marked submissions
for the Sealed-Bid Auction risk being excluded from consideration.
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HOW TO BID
WHERE TO SUBMIT SEALED BIDS
As described in the preceding “Submitting a Sealed Bid by Mail or in Person” section of this brochure, sealed- bid
envelope(s) must be enclosed in a separate exterior envelope for delivery. Improperly or incompletely addressed or
marked bid submissions risk being opened as general correspondence and such bids may be unintentionally divulged.
Additionally, improperly or incompletely addressed or marked submissions for the Sealed -Bid Auction risk being
excluded from consideration.
To submit a sealed bid by mail, address the exterior, delivery envelope to:
2022 ALASKA AGRICULTURAL LAND AUCTION
#494 SEALED BID ENCLOSED
Sta te of Alaska, DNR Publi c Information Center
550 West 7th Avenue, Sui te 1360
Anchora ge, AK 99501
Please do not mail applications to any other address.
To submit a sealed bid in person by hand delivery, prepare a submission packet as described for mail submissions.
Sealed packets may only be dropped off at any DNR Public Information Center as listed in the “DNR Public Information
Centers” section of this brochure. Be sure to include “2022 ALASKA AGRICULTRAL AUCTION #494 - SEALED BID
ENCLOSED” on the exterior, delivery envelope.
Bids cannot be accepted at the Division of Agriculture offices, they must be submitted to the DNR Public Information
Centers.
ILLUSTRATION OF A SEALED BID
2022 ALASKA AGRICULTURAL LAND AUCTION #494
SEALED BID ENCLOSED
State of Alaska, DNR Public Information Center
550 West 7 th Avenue, Suite 1360
Anchorage, Alaska 99501
2022 ALASKA AGRICULTURAL FALL LAND AUCTION #494– SEALED BID
Parcel #_1155_, Subdivision: Sample________________________
Names of All Bidder’s for this Submission: John Doe___________
Primary Bidder’s Mailing Address:123 Example St. Town, AK 99999
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SEALED-BID AUCTION PROCEDURES
It is your responsibility to complete and submit your bid as instructed throughout this brochure. All sealed
bids must be properly addressed and marked as detailed in the “How to Bid” section of this brochure.
Improperly or incompletely addressed or marked bid submissions risk being opened as general
correspondence and such bids may be unintentionally divulged. Additionally, improperly or incompletely
addressed or marked submissions for the Sealed-Bid Auction risk being excluded from consideration.
MINIMUM BID
The minimum bid for each parcel is the current appraised market value as indicated in this brochure or subsequent
Errata. DNR will not accept bids for less than the minimum bid price listed in this brochure or subsequent Errata. You
may bid at the minimum bid, although there is no assurance a minimum bid will be a successful high bid.
All bids for the 2022 Alaska Agricultural Land Offering, Auction #494 must be RECEIVED online or at one of the
designated DNR offices no sooner than 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 1, 2022 and no later than 4:30 p.m.,
Tuesday, October 4, 2022.
SEALED-BID AUCTION BIDDING PERIOD
DNR date stamps all sealed bids on the day they are received. In accordance with 11 AAC 67.007 Application, DNR will
not accept and will reject bids received outside the designated bidding period. If your bid is rejected for early receipt,
you may resubmit your bid at any time during the designated bidding period. Bids will be kept confidential and stored
in a safe until the auction.
SEALED-BID OPENING
The Sealed-Bid Opening will begin at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 19, 2022, in the Robert Atwood Building located
at 550 West 7th Ave., Suite 640, Anchorage, Alaska 99501. All complete, timely bids received will be opened.
Attendance at the auction is not required and will not affect the outcome. Attendees of the Sealed-Bid Opening will
not be allowed to change or withdraw any bids.
ORDER OF SEALED–BID OPENING DETERMINED BY NUMBER OF BIDS RECEIVED FOR EACH
PARCEL
For the general Sealed-Bid Auction, bids will be opened in an order determined by the number of bids received for each
parcel. The parcel with the most bids will be opened first, the next highest number of bids second, etc. Where an equal
number of bids are received for more than one parcel, bids for the parcel with the lowest parcel number (not ADL
number) will be opened first.
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SEALED-BID AUCTION PROCEDURES
APPARENT HIGH BIDDER
The eligible bidder from whom the State received a valid bid submission with the highest bid amount will be named the
apparent high bidder.
If there are two or more identical high bids for a parcel, the apparent high bidder will be determined by the earliest
DNR date received stamp on the bid envelope (not the postmark). If the date stamps are also identical, then the
name of the successful bidder will be determined by a drawing.
COMMON BIDDING ERRORS
Omissions of the following items are considered bid errors and will result in the rejection of a bid.
A bid form must:
• Contain a valid bid amount. If the numeric amount is missing, illegible, or inconsistent with the written
amount, the written amount prevails;
• Contain a valid, legible parcel number. An ADL number, subdivision lot and block, or subdivision tract are not
acceptable;
• Contain a valid signature;
• Be received by the deadline;
• Be submitted by an eligible bidder; and
• Be accompanied by a bid deposit. The bid deposit must be 5% or greater than 5% of the appraised value of the parcel
bid amount. Bid deposits may be submitted by check, cashier ’s check, money order, or credit card (only MasterCard,
Visa, American Express, or Discover are accepted).
Personal check, cashier’s checks or money orders must:
• Be valid;
• Contain a signature that matches the name on the check; and
• Be made out to the “State of Alaska”, “Department of Natural Resources”, “Department of Revenue” or a
recognizable abbreviation of such.
Credit card authorization forms must:
• Contain a valid credit card number; and
• Have a signature matching the name on the card provided.
The following bid errors may be curable:
On a bid form:
• A miscalculated deposit, up to $100 less than 5% of the bid amount; and
• Lack of signature from a second or subsequent bidder.
On a check or money order:
• If only a written or only a numeric amount is given, the amount that is given
prevails; and
• If the written amount and numeric amount are inconsistent, the written amount prevails.
On a credit card authorization form:
• Invalid or incorrect card type, number or expiration, if it is clearly a clerical error; and
• Declined credit card. DNR has no way to know why the card was declined, and cards are often declined due to a daily
limit even though the customer has adequate credit available.
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REFUNDS
In accordance with 11 AAC 67.007 Application, application fees and recording fees are
nonrefundable and will be retained by the State.
DNR will not refund the deposit money, up to a maximum of 5% of the total purchase
value, from bidders or applicants who have chosen not to purchase the land, for any
reason. The deposit amount in excess of 5% may be refunded.
In the event that DNR withdraws a parcel after a bid or application has been received,
the deposit, application, and recording fees will be completely refunded. If a bid or
application is submitted based on inaccurate information received from DNR and DNR
agrees its staff provided inaccurate information, the Department, in its discretion, may refund deposit money or allow
the deposit money to be applied to another parcel purchase.
SEALED-BID AUCTION RESULTS
As the auction progresses, a list of results will be available online at: http://landsales.alaska.gov/.
You may need to ‘refresh’ your browser occasionally to view the updates. Following the auction, DNR Public
Information Centers will display a final list. The final list will also be posted here: http://landsales.alaska.gov/.
During the week following the auction, apparent high bidders will be sent a certified Award Notification Letter. DNR
must receive the following items from successful bidders by 4:30 p.m., Thursday, December 1, 2022:
1. Proof of eligibility;
• You must certify and prove that you meet the eligibility requirements for the program (see “Qualifying for
the Sealed-Bid Auction” section); and
• If there is more than one bidder, all bidders must provide proof of eligibility.
2. A completed Declaration of Intent Form;
3. The appropriate document handling fee (11 AAC 05.100 Fees); and
4. Any other documents or items requested in the Award Notification Letter.
If an apparent high bidder fails to comply with the requirements stated in this brochure and the Award Notification
Letter by the deadline, their bid will be considered abandoned and they may forfeit all deposits and fees paid.
Failure to comply with these requirements does not prevent the apparent
high bidder from purchasing another parcel in the subsequent Over -the-
Counter offerings, if eligible.
Parcels not sold at this auction may be made available in the following
OTC offering.
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BUYING LAND OVER-THE-COUNTER (OTC)
Parcels for purchase in the Over-the-Counter (OTC) program are available on a first-come, first
-served basis. Parcels currently available OTC are priced at their appraised fair market value
and are located throughout the state. A complete listing of parcels available OTC and purchase
information is available online at: http://landsales.alaska.gov/.
Parcels not sold in the 2022 Sealed-Bid Auction #494 may be made available in the
subsequent Over-the-Counter Offerings with the following schedule:
• At 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 2, 2022, a complete list of all parcels to be included
in the OTC Offerings will be available at all DNR Public Information Centers as well as online at http://
landsales.alaska.gov/. In the OTC offerings, parcels are offered first-come, first-served.
• From 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 2, 2022 through 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, November 15, 2022, parcels will be
available for purchase at up to 30% above the appraised fair market value (up to 30% above the minimum auction
bid).
• From 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 16, 2022 through 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, November 29, 2022, remaining
parcels will be available for purchase at up to 15% above the appraised fair market value (up to 15% above the
minimum auction bid).
• At 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 30, 2022, remaining parcels will become available for purchase at the
appraised fair market value (minimum auction bid).
OTC sales will be online only at http://landsales.alaska.gov/ or in-person at DNR’s Public Information Centers in
Anchorage and Fairbanks. Mailed applications to purchase land OTC will not be accepted.
OTC APPLICANT QUALIFICATIONS
Corporations, businesses, and non-Alaska residents ARE eligible to apply in the OTC Offerings. Past participation in
previous DNR land sales does not prohibit you as an individual or business from participating in these offerings. You
may also participate in subsequent offerings under this program, if eligible at the time of bid or application.
Individuals purchasing in the OTC offerings must certify and prove that you are 18 years of age or older on the date of
application (11 AAC 67.005 General Qualifications), and will be asked
to submit a copy of a valid and current government issued ID clearly
showing your full legal name and date of birth. Corporations must
certify and prove (11 AAC 67.005 General Qualifications) that they are
authorized to conduct business under the laws of the State of Alaska
and must submit:
• Proof that the representative of the company is authorized to act
on behalf of the company; and
• Proof of valid registration with the Alaska Department of
Commerce, Community, and Economic Development.
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BUYING MULTIPLE PARCELS IN THE OVER-THE-
COUNTER SALES
In the OTC Offerings, you may purchase as many parcels as
you like. A separate application must be submitted for each
parcel.
NO WITHDRAWAL OF APPLICATIONS FROM
THE OVER-THE-COUNTER SALES
Please give careful consideration to your applications; once
you have submitted an application for the OTC Offering,
your 5% down payment, contract or patent application fee,
and recording fee are nonrefundable.
HOW TO PURCHASE AN OVER-THE-COUNTER
PARCEL
To purchase a parcel, go to http://landsales.alaska.gov/
otc/. Use one of the many search options to find the parcel
you wish to purchase. Maps, parcel information, and a link
for purchasing the parcel are available on the individual
parcel pages. The online purchase process will ask for a
MasterCard, Visa, American Express, or Discover credit card
to pay the deposit of 5% of the purchase price, the contract
or patent application fee, and the recording fee.
For Auction #494 if there are parcels that are not purchased
by the sealed bid process, they may be offered in the sub-
sequent Over-the-Counter offering. The schedule for these
offerings can be found in the section, “Buying Land Over
the Counter.”
OTC sales will be online only at http://
landsales.alaska.gov/ or in-person at DNR’s Public
Information Centers in Anchorage and Fairbanks.
Mailed applications to purchase land OTC will not be
accepted.
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PURCHASE INFORMATION
The State of Alaska Department of Natural Resources (DNR) offers financing on land sales with a down payment of 5%
of the purchase price. Parcels may also be purchased by paying the full price at the time of sale; there is no
prepayment penalty.
DNR does not allow early entry for development activity until the sale contract is issued, per AS 38.05.065 Terms of
contract of sale. If financing a land sale with DNR, the sale contract gives you the right to develop and use the parcel
during the contract. In the event that the purchaser pays off the parcel at the time of purchase, development activity
may begin once the SCFP is approved by the Director of the Division of Agriculture.
Note: It may take several months or more for your contract or patent to be issued and State Farm Conservation Plan to
be approved. You should anticipate longer wait times after the Sealed-Bid Auction.
STATE FINANCING
DNR offers financing through land sale contracts. A DNR land sale contract is a legally binding purchase agreement in
which ownership is transferred after terms of the contract are satisfied. A DNR contract is different from a mortgage in
that equity is not earned during the life of the contract. If you fail to make payments, or default on the contract in
other ways, DNR retains all monies paid to that point, and retains ownership of the land. Your money will not be
refunded if the contract is in default, has been relinquished, or is otherwise terminated. If you are purchasing more
than one parcel, separate sale contracts will be issued for each parcel.
Land sale contracts can be issued for land purchases over $2,000. The interest rate is set by law at 3% plus the prime
rate at the time the contract is written and is fixed for the life of the contract. The length of the contract depends on
the amount being financed as follows:
1. $2,000.00 or less must be paid in full at time of purchase;
2. $2,000.01 to $9,999.99, contract length is 5 years;
3. $10,000.00 to $14,999.99, contract length is 10 years;
4. $15,000.00 to $19,999.99, contract length is 15 years; and
5. $20,000.00 or more, contract length is 20 years.
If the purchase price minus the minimum 5% down payment, per parcel, is $2,000 or less, the balance due must be
paid in full and a land sale contract will not be issued (11 AAC 67.875 Installment Payments). The balance after down
payment, plus a nonrefundable contract or patent application and recording fee will be due upon application for an
Over-the-Counter (OTC) parcel or at a date specified in the Auction brochure for an apparent high bidder in the Sealed-
Bid Auction. If an apparent winner or purchaser fails to comply with these requirements, or it is the applicant’s decision
not to move forward, the applicant will forfeit all or part of the deposit and lose all opportunity, right, title, and intere st
in the land.
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